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12 August 2004, Nursery World

The incredible pace of change within the early years and childcare sector is once again revealed in a major report this week (see News, page 4). But with its good...

Private nurseries are valued at £2bn

12 August 2004, Nursery World

The UK private nursery sector is now worth a staggering £2bn, an increase of 72 per cent since 2000. But the 2004 Market Assessment report by market analysts Key Note...

Adaptability is key to bigger players

12 August 2004, Nursery World

The trend towards mergers and acquisitions in the private nursery sector is set to continue and providers will need to offer more flexibility to parents, including longer opening hours, according...

A hearty pirate prepares for music, lights and action at Kids Week in London's West End

12 August 2004, Nursery World

(Photograph) - A hearty pirate prepares for music, lights and action at Kids Week in London's West End, which runs from 20 August to 3 September. Now in its seventh...

TV shows suspect nursery practices

12 August 2004, Nursery World

Private day nurseries are bracing themselves for another media scare as a TV documentary using 'secret' footage is due to be aired this week. The programme reportedly shows overworked and...

Hotel gives nursery short notice to quit

12 August 2004, Nursery World

Parents in Bath are urging locals to boycott one of the country's best-known luxury hotels after its management gave a popular nursery just three months to find new premises. Kemble...

Play strategies for councils and parents

12 August 2004, Nursery World

Hundreds of thousands of children and their families took part in free activities across the UK to celebrate Playday on 4 August. Now in its 17th year, Playday is a...

Registration forces agencies to close

12 August 2004, Nursery World

Small nanny agencies across Scotland are being forced out of the market because of the 'high fees and added bureaucracy' associated with the Care Commission's registration process. Since 1 April...

Baby sharks lock eyes with a fascinated visitor

12 August 2004, Nursery World

(Photograph) - Baby sharks lock eyes with a fascinated visitor at Glasgow's Scotland Street School Museum's 'On the beach - Under the sea' exhibition. Live sea creatures, including crabs, sea...

Mobile creche to bring flexible care

12 August 2004, Nursery World

A new service providing childcare to families in rural communities in Scotland has been launched in the Highlands. Direct Childcare, led by Highland Pre-school Services, is a new voluntary organisation...